Mould Allergy: Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment

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Mould Allergy
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Mould Allergy

• Have you ever had an unexplainable allergy that
  has made you miserable? It could be moulds. These
  moulds are sometimes microscopic, so there is
  seldom you can do to avoid them. Living with
  mould allergy is difficult, but if you know the
  symptoms, avoiding triggers could be
  easy. Mould is a type of fungus which is found
  almost everywhere. It grows on soil, plants,
  foods, fabrics, damp walls, etc. It reproduces by
  releasing huge numbers of tiny spores which float
  through the air. When these spores are inhaled,
  some people exhibit allergic reactions, thereby
  treating the mould spores as allergens. Moulds
  are of various types however, not all of them
  cause allergy.

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Causes of mould allergy

• Whenever the moulds encounter the skin or body
  of sensitive people, their immune system
  automatically starts manufacturing antibodies to
  fight them. These antibodies are produced even
  after the moulds are gone. Later, if again there
  is an exposure to mould, the immune system begins
  to react. This reaction leads to the release of
  histamines into the system causing itchy, runny
  nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and difficulty in
  breathing.A word of caution If your walls have
  a growth of mould, there will be enough spores in
  the house to trigger allergy attacks. This growth
  may be because of a bad plumbing or leaky
  pipelines. Moulds can appear on leftover bread,
  behind pictures on walls in damp climates, even
  on damp soap, carpets, or anything that can
  retain moisture. Any such thing lying around the
  house can trigger allergy reactions.

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Symptoms

• Mould allergy  can trigger symptoms similar to
  a generic respiratory allergic reaction. You will
  start with an itchy nose and throat followed by
  sneezing, and accompanied by a runny nose. The
  blocked nose, however, continues to drip and so
  do the eyes. In a little while,
  the sinuses appear inflamed, and there seems to
  be a rash on the facial skin. In case of
  hypersensitivity, these symptoms may develop
  into asthma like attack that triggers
  off excessive coughing, wheezing, and shortness
  of breath. The patient finds it difficult to lie
  down, and restlessness caused by inability to
  breathe augments the problem.

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Treatments

• While sneezing and stuffy nose can also be a
  sign of common cold, if they persist for more
  than 2 weeks, and specially get noticeable in a
  particular place, book an appointment with
  allergic expert. There are no actual medicines to
  control mould allergy, but in most cases a dose
  of antihistamine helps. The only accurate test
  for mould allergies is the allergy-skin test.
  This test uses the extracts of common allergens
  on your skin on different, numbered patches. The
  reaction to each of them is then noted down, and
  the allergic expert can determine which of these
  elements you are allergic to.

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Treatments
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• In a healthy body the only real trouble a mould
  allergy can cause is that of bringing on a
  dangerous asthma attack. In rare cases, the
  doctor can prescribe inhalers that have
  corticosteroids. These are fast acting
  medications that dilate your bronchioles, easing
  breathing almost immediately. In milder
  situations, the prescription usually holds
  antihistamines, which bring relief in a short
  while, but usually make one drowsy. Rhinitis can
  be treated using decongestants and also nasal
  sprays or drops. In some cases, allergy shots may
  help provide long-term relief of symptoms.

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Prevention of mould allergy

• Prevention is better than cure, so it is better
  to reduce the occurrence of the allergy symptoms
  by controlling the triggers. Start by getting rid
  of mould in your environment. Try to reduce
  dampness or humidity in your house or workplace.
  Pipes causing dampness on walls should be
  rectified immediately. Ensure bathrooms are
  well-ventilated and clean at all times. AC ducts
  should also be cleaned regularly. Try to maintain
  the humidity levels in the house below 40.Take
  care of yourself too. Avoid damp weather walks.
  Try wearing a dust mask when you have to do work
  that rakes up dust. Night-time is worst for
  airborne mould spores, so avoid sleeping with
  windows open at night. If proper care is taken,
  allergy symptoms can be handled well.

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